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Slavery in the New World (1619-1865)
In 1619, the start of slavery in the New World began with the selling of Africans as indentured servants in Jamestown, Virginia. -
Boston Latin School (1635-present)
On April 23, 1635 the Boston Latin School opened its doors making it the first and oldest public school in american history. Since then it has been regarded as a prestigious institution with many honors. -
The first Public Library
On July 1, 1731 Ben Franklin and some of his friends from the Junto club made the first public library. This library gave access of books to both the wealthy and the poor. Before this establishment only the wealthy had access to books and had to travel far distances to get them. -
The first Continental Congress meeting (1774)
From September 5 to October 26 of 1774 twelve out of the thirteen colonists' delegates came together to have the first Continental Congress meeting. This meeting was a response to the British's Intolerable acts and was meant to redress King George III and his laws over them -
The Industrial Revolution (1800's)
At the start of the 1800's the Industrial Revolution had shaped Great Britain into a very powerful and valuable country with making very iconic inventions such as the steam boat. -
The Underground Railroad (1838)
In 1838, the Underground Railroad was established. With the leadership of Harriet Tubman, she helped lead thousands of African Americans out of slavery. -
The Gold Rush (1849)
In the late 1840's of the USA the chances of great opportunity and wealth was at its highest. This great opportunity was the discovery of gold out west which led to many people traveling out to find their fortune -
Lincoln is Elected (1860)
On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected president of the United States. Lincoln getting elected will lead to an opportunity that would not have happened if someone else was president. -
The Emancipation Proclamation (1863)
The Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abe Lincoln meant that all people who are slaves were to be freed. This document gave African Americans an opportunity of a lifetime and led them one step closer to being accepted by society. -
Alexander Graham Bell's Telephone 1876
In 1876 Alexander G. Bell invents the telephone. Though the idea was thought of by people before him, Bell found a way to send multiple notes to people at the same time which the telegraph could not accomplish. This invention will change the way humans communicate forever. -
Wright Bros. Take Flight 1903
On December 17, 1903 Orville and Wilbur Wright will take flight for the first time in history. For a swift twelve second flight, this will serve as a cornerstone for travel across the globe. -
The NAACP 1909
On February 12, 1909 W.E.B Dubois, Ida B. Wells and others helped establish the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). This organization was formed as a response to the violence against African Americans across the country and is now the largest civil rights organization in America. -
The Ford T Model 1914
In 1914 Henry Ford invented the Ford T Model as an affordable vehicle for everyone. This automobile will eventually change the way people live, work, and travel. With a production time that was just a fraction of what his competition used to make cars, Henry Ford enhanced the assembly line and established a balanced working schedule for a minimum wage, -
United States enters WW1 1917
In 1917, due to brash attacks made by Germany against an ally in Great Britain, led to the United States coming of isolation and entering WW1. This war was going on for some time but the US decided not to get involved to focus on the country as a whole. -
The Stock Market Crash 1929
The early 1920's was a wonderful time to be alive and an even better time to work in the stock market. Although, due to millions of dollars of shares being sold and a large rate of unemployment led to the Stock Market Crash of 1929 which bled into the Great Depression which lasted until 1939. -
The Dust Bowl 1932
In 1932, a series of large dust storms started to attack the midwest, leaving many farmers with bad land and no business. This drought led to desperate times and many families took a risk and moved out west for a chance at a better life. -
The Social Security Act of 1935
On August 14, 1935 Franklin D. Roosevelt passed the Social Security Act to provide aid for the retired (65), unemployed, and disabled. This allowed millions of American's to live comfortably even after working. -
Fat Man, Little Boy
On August 6 and 9, the United States dropped two nuclear weapons on Japan. This led to Japan surrendering on August 15, ending WWII. -
Jackie Robinson to the MLB
On April 14, 1947 Jackie Robinson made his debut in the MLB making the first African American to do so in the 20th century. -
Brown vs. Board 1954
On May 17, 1954 the Supreme Court announced that segregation in public schools is illegal. This decision was made due to the memorable case of Brown vs. Board in 1954. -
The Space Race
On October 4, 1957 the Soviet Union launched an unmanned satellite, Sputnik 1, into the universe initiating the Space Race. This was such an important race because it was determining who was more technologically advanced the USA or the Soviet Union -
Harper Lee publishes "To Kill a Mockingbird"
On July 6, 1960 Harper Lee publishes "To Kill a Mockingbird". This book is very controversial by depicting racism and those who fight against it. This book would later on stand the tests of time and is known as a classic novel. -
"I Have a Dream" 1963
On August 28, 1963 Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. This speech was meant for equality and the termination of racism amongst African Americans. -
Thurgood Marshall for Supreme Court Justice 1967
On October 2, 1967 Thurgood Marshall was announced the first African American Supreme Court Justice in american history. -
Neil Armstrong walks on the moon 1969
On July 20, 1969 Neil Armstrong made history by becoming the first human being to walk on the moon. This event officially stopped the Space Race since the USA won.
